In light of the recent brutal rhino poaching incident, where a mother (Reine) and 6 month old calf (Magen) were senselessly killed and another shot, I want to raise awareness and provide any financial support I can for the wildlife reserve in South Africa. 

Rhino poaching incidents are on the rise in South Africa and Covid-19 has put a stop to necessary income to the reserves. This means there is increased pressure on rhino conservationists to protect their rhinos. Anti-poaching teams, K9 units, veterinarians, air support teams are essential components in rhino conservation efforts, and - put simply - they all require financial support.  

I was planning to volunteer again in 2020, but the restrictions obviously put a stop to that. It's hard not to feel completely hopeless sitting at home in England unable to go out there and do something. This is why I am asking for your support in donations. 

Horns are worth over $65,000 per kg. They are made of keratin and do not provide any medical benefits to those who eat/sniff/snort/ or chew them. We have the same useless substance in our hair and nails - hence the head shave. 

When I reach £1,000 worth of donations to the charity I will shave my head. 

ERC works to ensure the protection and survival of rhinos in the wild through raising awareness, education, funding conservation, anti-poaching and research to ensure the preservation of a core population of white rhinos in South Africa. If you copy this link: https://www.endangeredrhino.org/about-erc/  you can find out more about the charity and the associated wildlife reserve. 

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